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by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 29, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCORE!
Replies: 17
Views: 1970

Re: SCORE!

Thanks Ted
by fordwannabe
Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCORE!
Replies: 17
Views: 1970

Re: SCORE!

Everything I see says the case head is thinner in the 38-55 and 30-30. I also want to hot rod this one a bit, I got some 350wfn's and reloader 7 for 1500fps. I also have two original 38-55 and do not want to use 38-55 cases for fear they might go in an original and that would not be good. Rumor is W...
by fordwannabe
Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCORE!
Replies: 17
Views: 1970

Re: SCORE!

Plow boy, I don't know if you saw it before but I was curious how far is Purvis from the birthplace of my Momma, Grenada MS? Thanks
by fordwannabe
Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCORE!
Replies: 17
Views: 1970

SCORE!

The Friday before deer season(day after Thanksgiving)my pusher called and said he had something I needed. I bought the Marlin in 375 Winchester I asked about in a previous post. I got a partial box of bullets with it 9 to be exact. I used 6 for sighting in 1 to shoot a doe, and have 2 left, but I wa...
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.
Replies: 8
Views: 776

Re: It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.

Hey PlowBoy, how far is Purvis from Grenada(the birthplace of my Momma)?
by fordwannabe
Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers
Replies: 34
Views: 4510

Re: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers

I am really appreciating the input guys, keep it up. My biggest concern is that IT MUST NOT BE NOTICED EVER. I am just very uncomfortable being unarmed in this day and age. Both of the vehicles have get home bags with a handgun and rifle, but if something happens when I am inside they are no help. A...
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with value of 1992 Winchester please
Replies: 15
Views: 1449

Re: Need help with value of 1992 Winchester please

Forgot to say as for the rust I Iuse light oil soaked rags and lay them on the gun overnight then very carefully use 0000 steelwool to remove lots of the rust.DO NOT GET HEAVYHANDE EVEN WITH OOOO.
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with value of 1992 Winchester please
Replies: 15
Views: 1449

Re: Need help with value of 1992 Winchester please

As to the no rifling you will be amazed how much rifling magically appears after you soak the bore and run a chore boy wrapped patch through that barrel. As to value I would be comfortable in the 500 range as long as the mechanical seem ok. Also Rube is right no saddle ring. Good luck remember this ...
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.
Replies: 8
Views: 776

Re: It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.

Thanks Gruff I am down about 35 pounds. But I plan on making a BIG OL BU NCH OF SNACK STICKS so I'll have to be good to keep it off. TOM
by fordwannabe
Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.
Replies: 8
Views: 776

It was a good hunting year for me, leverguns make meat.

I went to Colorado for the third rifle season with a bull tag, a cow tag, and a Mulie tag in my wallet. Well the elk thing did not turn out as well as we had hoped. One member of the party got a cow, and one member got a 6x6 on opening day and that was the last sighting of elk for the week. The mule...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers
Replies: 34
Views: 4510

What can yall teach me about 22 mag derringers

For work reasons I am not able to carry my usual "everyday carry gun" everyday. I am thinking about a derringer in 22 mag but only experience I have with derringers is an old davis my uncle had, that was not reliable, and an FIE single shot I had back in the 90's in 45 colt, and that is no...
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideal cast bullet for .30 WCF and big game?
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

Re: Ideal cast bullet for .30 WCF and big game?

I use the ranch dog 165 grainers also. I have used the lee 170's also with good results.
by fordwannabe
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your go to Lever Gun?
Replies: 66
Views: 7125

Re: Your go to Lever Gun?

Hi Rube, it is a toss up for me right now. I am partial to my Marlin 1894 in 44 mag(real partial) loaded with 310 gr lee cast, or my 336 in 35 Remington that just hits stuff HARD. I currently have the successor to the crown at the LGS- junky 336 in 35 Remington that is being cut to 16 inches, barrel...
by fordwannabe
Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speaking of the .30 WCF
Replies: 13
Views: 1554

Re: Speaking of the .30 WCF

Pm on the way.
by fordwannabe
Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pearson's No-Drill Winchester Scout Mount
Replies: 17
Views: 4956

Re: Pearson's No-Drill Winchester Scout Mount

I do have one of the Pearson mounts. I had a small issue with it at first as the model 1892 I have had a different space to the rear sight slot. I called Pearson and we worked out a way for me to mark the exact location of the slot sent it back to him and he redrilled the mount for $10 (I think). I ...
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 winchester
Replies: 14
Views: 2597

Re: 375 winchester

Thanks Ted. I very much appreciate you taking the time to get me on the right track. I got a half box of Winchester ammo with it and a 2-7x burris on it(in junk rings that are going back to the guy I bought it from). I think I paid a little much but with the scope it probably worked out $425. Thanks...
by fordwannabe
Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had a little luck
Replies: 13
Views: 1829

Re: Had a little luck

CONGRATS doesn't it feel special when you use a old gun instead of the latest 600whizbangsupermagnumdeerassassinII. I am taking a 1903 Marlin 1893 takedown with me next week.
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: <|;-) How to Survive Your Liberal Guests At Thanksgiving
Replies: 8
Views: 1118

Re: <|;-) How to Survive Your Liberal Guests At Thanksgivin

I was fortunate enough to have dinner with my extended family at my sisters house today. We had Mom, four of the five brothers and sisters with their other halves and a bunch of kids. My son and my future DIL a teacher, were there and they have only been engaged since November1st. I know her but was...
by fordwannabe
Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 375 winchester
Replies: 14
Views: 2597

375 winchester

Happy Thanksgiving all, I hope your day is wonderful. Last night my pusher called me(don't you love it when they call you at home to tell you about good stuff) and I am now the proud new owner of a marlin in 375 Winchester, and I am familiar with them but I don't KNOW that cartridge. If anybody can ...
by fordwannabe
Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe good to postpone that suppressor purchase a few weeks.
Replies: 6
Views: 648

Re: Maybe good to postpone that suppressor purchase a few we

They are cool though; especially when the game commission officer reads that little letter I have, that states there are no regulations in PA to keep you from using them on small game as long as the weapon they are attached to is legal for taking game. They get the shakes when they read that, then u...
by fordwannabe
Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New levershucker 25-20
Replies: 40
Views: 4331

Re: New levershucker 25-20

So what load did you finally come up with? I got the Lyman 257420with a check sized at 258. Would you please share what powder and what grain. YOU CAN PM ME IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PUT THE LOAD OUT IN CYBERSPACE. Thanks. Tom
by fordwannabe
Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crossbows
Replies: 22
Views: 4054

Re: Crossbows

Jerry just said the magic phrase. I don't think my shoulder would pull it. I have a torn rotator cuff and a displaced shoulder blade from a fall. I cannot shoot a compound any longer so I tried the crossbow. I searched craigslist and found a older Parker with quiver, bolts ,broadheads, and a target ...
by fordwannabe
Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost cooking with gas.
Replies: 3
Views: 740

Re: Almost cooking with gas.

Yes big blue will make pile of ammo in a hurry. I make 38/357' s by the bucketfull. Congrats and enjoy. Don't be afraid to call Dillon when you have a problem they know their stuff and don't treat you like a boob for not knowing stuff.
by fordwannabe
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A public thank you for a good business owner
Replies: 4
Views: 655

A public thank you for a good business owner

I had traded a forum member for a Skinner sight for my 1894 marlin but it had no aperture with it. I ordered one on line from Skinners web site and sat by the mailbox awaiting it arrival. The best part of a week later the package showed up and I had to wait a day or two to install it. Well I had a p...
by fordwannabe
Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could use some prayers
Replies: 39
Views: 3884

Re: Could use some prayers

DONE.
by fordwannabe
Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

Re: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)

Thanks Plow boy but I think I'll pass on that.....but you never know if he calls about an 86 in 40-82 for$500, that Marlin will be nothing but a memory!
by fordwannabe
Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

Re: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)

I HAD TO SELL THE AR!!!! bought if for $425 sold it for $500 so not to bad....now the reason I had to sell it. I was on my way home tonight when "the pusher" calls and says you gotta come see this. I am piqued but he won't tell me what it is. No not tonight blah blah blah. He says get up h...
by fordwannabe
Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

Re: ok let's start with it's not my fault.

It has been a real good month 3weeks ago I got an 1873 made in 1890 also.I KNOW I KNOW NEED PICS. I have $1400 in all three so I feel pretty good.
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

Re: ok let's start with it's not my fault.

I would send pics but I can't afford a camera!
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)
Replies: 26
Views: 1650

ok let's start with it's not my fault.(updated 9-24-15)

Ok see I was standing at the counter at my local pusher err I mean gun store, looking at a reasonably priced AR 15 DPMS in like new condition. He knows me and asked if I had seen the 32ws? NOOOOO but look dude I am going to Colorado in 6 weeks and I shouldn't spend money. He says but I have a good c...
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Winchester 255?
Replies: 6
Views: 6700

Re: A Winchester 255?

I had one of these come to me for repair, wouldn't eject, misfires, and when it did go off the accuracy was nil. I had a devil of a time with it tried ironing out the chamber, tried cleaning it HARD, nothing worked. Did you know if you drift out the rear sight and take that cover off the blasted thi...
by fordwannabe
Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MY Father's Model 71 Winchester
Replies: 19
Views: 2821

Re: MY Father's Model 71 Winchester

Just a thought, and I have very few of them! The year my Dad died, I hunted the first day with my new whatever the heck I had at the time. I saw nothing, so ok the next day I thought I would take Dads old 1917 out for a walk and had the opportunity to take a doe that almost begged my to shoot her. I...
by fordwannabe
Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ar-15s, now officially a commodity
Replies: 7
Views: 943

Re: Ar-15s, now officially a commodity

I was in a local gs last night and he had what I thought was a new DPMS for $475 wow have things changed.
by fordwannabe
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tombstone Tactical..?
Replies: 5
Views: 873

Re: Tombstone Tactical..?

HEY WHATS WRONG WITH WANNABES? Note my name.
by fordwannabe
Thu Aug 27, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on my Dad.
Replies: 14
Views: 2014

Re: Update on my Dad.

Grandfather Sellars pearl of wisdom #13...getting old is hell.....but it beats the alternative!
True that.
by fordwannabe
Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage gun ad
Replies: 5
Views: 875

Re: Vintage gun ad

Yup half the libtards would fall over from fright/heart attacks....my wife tells me yhat would be bad but I just don't quite get how!
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God is good. Annual cancer check.
Replies: 13
Views: 2479

God is good. Annual cancer check.

On Thursday I had my annual cancer check to see if my bladder cancer had returned.
AND FOR THE 8TH YEAR IN A ROW.....NOTHING THERE SEE YA NEXT YEAR. This is from the dr who told me 13 years ago I would have my bladder removed within 10 years. Did I mention God is good.
I just had. To share. TOM
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad needs prayers--update
Replies: 25
Views: 3064

Re: Dad needs prayers

The best thing about knee mailis it is always received. Done. God bless.
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dad needs prayers--update
Replies: 25
Views: 3064

Re: Dad needs prayers

The best thing about knee mailis it is always received. Done. God bless.
by fordwannabe
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gotta brag about this....
Replies: 19
Views: 2084

Re: Gotta brag about this....

I put away 24 1/2 pints of pickled dill green beans in the last week....only they seem to be disappearing as fast as I get them done. They never make the 3 week set.

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by fordwannabe
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It followed me home. Well...it will in a week or so...
Replies: 19
Views: 3627

Re: It followed me home. Well...it will in a week or so...

Griff I had the exact same problem so using fortitude and willpower. ....I bought another safe. Ahh problem fixed. And I feel really good about my resolve in fixing the problem like a man!
by fordwannabe
Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Homemade knife
Replies: 11
Views: 1833

Re: Homemade knife

In a box???? That should be hanging on your wall. You made it you used it and it taught you a lesson of being self reliant. YUP ON THE WALL. Nice job.
by fordwannabe
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found a nice 1968 Marlin 30-30 yesterday
Replies: 13
Views: 2308

Re: Found a nice 1968 Marlin 30-30 yesterday

I obviously have not been looking at the local shops hard enough! Nice find Tom. Let me know when you have time and we'll go to the range. Good job.
by fordwannabe
Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Father's Day
Replies: 9
Views: 1517

Re: Father's Day

It was a tough day on me also thought about my Dad and how much I miss him. My 22 year old son came over and gave me a wonderful Fathers day gift - He spent a half a day helping me clean the shed out back so I got to spend a half day with one of my best friends ...and got a cleaned shed that's a win...
by fordwannabe
Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300 Win Mag Lee Crimp Die
Replies: 11
Views: 2090

Re: 300 Win Mag Lee Crimp Die

Dont mean to hijack the thread but it is related to contacting Lee. I am having no luck finding a .259 bullet sizing die and was told they would make me one how do you contact Lee? Thanks
by fordwannabe
Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Magazines In One Month
Replies: 19
Views: 2940

Re: 4 Magazines In One Month

Musta been before my time as I dont REMEMBER losing many races or fights! Course after 32 years there may be a few holes in the memory
by fordwannabe
Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4 Magazines In One Month
Replies: 19
Views: 2940

Re: 4 Magazines In One Month

I only saw three of those until now but sometimes I'm a slacker (growing up in Deer Lodge and all)
by fordwannabe
Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1936 question
Replies: 2
Views: 406

Marlin 1936 question

A buddy of mine dropped off a marlin 1936 in 32 special(3 digit serial number no B). Well the feeding issue seems to be related to the cartridge lifter being plum worn out. Does anybody know if you can use a 336 lifter in the 1936?? If not where in the heck can I get one. I tried to trade him a pret...